People just complain because they are mad they didn't think of it first. Part of what the internet is all about is taking an idea that's already out there and making it better. That's exactly what you did.
I think this is an awesome idea. Now I just need to buy a page. :smile:
Enjoy your vacation! You deserve it.
2xKnight
· 2 years ago
I expanded on my previous comment and posted about it. Just click my name for a full explanation. :mrgreen:
Israel
· 2 years ago
lol. I am glad you decided to single me out. I am flattered. I still stand behind me feeling that the wiki will only benefit you, the MOO. lol. Nonetheless, if it made you some money, I guess it worked because thats the point behind this whole interweb thingy: to make mooney.
enjoy your vacation and watch out for weirdos with black dog tattoos asking you to go somewhere with them.
Timpani
· 2 years ago
Still no answer to my question on the original post:
"So what alternate means of entry into your iPod Touch contest not requiring a purchase are you offering as required by law?"
John Cow
· 2 years ago
Timpani, it's not a contest. It's us giving something back to the wiki community.
Forumer
· 2 years ago
Look costy to do and need capital , hhhmmmm
2xKnight
· 2 years ago
I'm starting to wonder why I shouldn't try something like this. My host has wiki software. Ten bucks for a new domain and I'm in bussiness. Hmmmm.
Nah. it's been done before. :roll:
fatgadget
· 2 years ago
Well done Mr Moo :mrgreen:
Seems like you may have another hit on your hands, looks like you will be Moolinaires in no time.
I think it's great that you have made $3000 from it in such a short space of time :shock:
I can't wait to see what you Mad Moo's come up with next :mrgreen:
Timpani
· 2 years ago
Cow, I'll assume you are not a lawyer. Neither am I, but I'll tell you this much: you are conducting a giveaway with an element of chance but requiring a purchase for entry. Pretty much everywhere in the U.S. and Canada and many other countries calls these "lotteries" and has laws against them. Just because you say it's "us giving something back" doesn't keep you from breaking the law.
Everyone, John Cow is demonstrating something I've tried to tell bloggers for a while now: don't get into any business (even "casual" blogging) without knowing the laws that apply. You might think you're on the right side of the law, but jumping into things without knowing what you're doing can land you in some legal hot water.
I've been waiting for a somewhat prominent blogger to screw up like this so I can make an example of him or her. Hopefully now everyone will learn that they can't just plunge into "professional" blogging without extensive study of the laws that apply to commerce and the internet.
Being the awesome person that I am, you can have another chance, John Cow. Provide an alternate means of entry not requiring purchase or serve as an example to future bloggers of the importance of taking the time to learn the laws that apply to your profession.
fatgadget
· 2 years ago
PS have a good Holiday :cool:
John Cow
· 2 years ago
Timpani: What's your point? Trying to ruin the fun for everyone we'd like to give an iPod? Trying to act grown-up and responsible? Or just trying to scam us out of an iPod? If you're trying to make examples out of "somewhat prominent bloggers", you must have a pretty boring life. We actually perceive you "giving us another chance" as a threat or blackmail. Surely there's laws about that too, awesome person.
fatgadget
· 2 years ago
@ Timpani
Good luck with that, I shall watch with interest while you try to Sue Mr Moo and waste all you money.
Is he holding a contest ? I dont think so, or is he offering a free iPod to a member of his MEW website.
Have you checked to see which country's laws apply to his website.
When you have a massive coalition of Record Labels around the world trying unsucessfully to have certain websites shut down for years, becuase their is no defined law governing the internet, I think you are going to have a job following this up.
Keep us posted I look forward to hearing how you get on :roll:
Alex
· 2 years ago
Sounds like Timpani needs to pull the stick out of his/her bum and find a better way to use their time. Speaking of terminology, there IS a legal term that describes somebody who spends their time looking for people to threaten online: douchebag.
InvestorBlogger
· 2 years ago
Geez, Timpani. What is your beef? You are not a lawyer, so you basically told everyone how much you DON'T know... How do you know JohnCow didn't get legal advice on this? ... Why are you acting the "I told you so" routine? Grow up and get your own blog.
2xKnight
· 2 years ago
"Troll! In the dungeons! Thought you ought to know." -- Professor Quirrel, from Harry Potter.
Ali
· 2 years ago
I see someone is trying to up the last Stupid Cow winner. Timpani seems to be in the lead right now.
LMAO!
Angel
· 2 years ago
You know, I always wanted to go to Sensation White. That's in Amsterdam isn't it Cow? Have you been?
John Cow
· 2 years ago
Angel, haven't been there. And yes, I know Tiesto, not my kind of music anymore ;)
fatgadget
· 2 years ago
Just don't eat too many of those funny cakes they have over there or you will end up with Mad Cow disease :twisted:
Chris Jacobson
· 2 years ago
Let the smack talk above me begin... lol
James Wilcox
· 2 years ago
don't sweat the haters. They are just upset because they didn't think of the idea before you. I was too late to jump on the million dollar wiki, so I jumped on this one right away. Keep up the good work and ideas!
Alex
· 2 years ago
So...who's going to start the million yen wiki?
Cash Quests
· 2 years ago
@Timpani - you're quoting US and Canadian law. I don't believe Mr Cow resides in or is a citizen of these countries. In order for your argument to have any force whatsoever, you will need to quote the applicable law of the country covering Mr Cow.
fatgadget
· 2 years ago
I thought the cows lived on the Moon ?, I wonder what law applies there :twisted:
jerrykhoo
· 2 years ago
I think I have given a fair and unbiased review of this with this post. :-)
I'd like to know if the first 24 that signed up and don't win the ipod will be in the 2nd drawing? Or is the first 25 in the first and 2nd in the second? So you get my point? Each drawing has a 1 in 25 chance or the 2nd has a 1 in 49 chance?
The Max Guy
· 2 years ago
Can't we all just get along?
John Cow....you are Moorific, keep up the great work!!
Colin Klinkert
· 2 years ago
have a great holiday, i too will be in France and Amsterdam next month! :)
John Cow
· 2 years ago
Browie: Each drawing has a 1 in 25 chance or the 2nd has a 1 in 49 chance etc. That way you'll always have a shot at getting one.
browie
· 2 years ago
Cow: OOooooo Just another reason to get in quick, because each new 25 your chances get significantly lower each time.
:evil: idea
boringman
· 2 years ago
Yes.. not all us like our strategy bro..
Bobby Revell
· 2 years ago
I hate to leave an off subject comment but Google Announces The End of PageRank and introduces a new Digg like system to replace it. It’s yesterday’s news, Read all about it here: http://revellian.com/2007/09/25/google-announce...
I think it is a bad idea! Don't forget who told you!!!!!
John Cow
· 2 years ago
Browie, this way is fairest since you'll always have a chance of winning. Otherwise you'll end up not winning in your batch of 25 and never have another shot at it again.
Mr. Rajawang
· 2 years ago
:cool: I like this MEW ..don't care if it is a copycat or not..
All Comments
I think this is an awesome idea. Now I just need to buy a page. :smile:
Enjoy your vacation! You deserve it.
enjoy your vacation and watch out for weirdos with black dog tattoos asking you to go somewhere with them.
"So what alternate means of entry into your iPod Touch contest not requiring a purchase are you offering as required by law?"
Nah. it's been done before. :roll:
Seems like you may have another hit on your hands, looks like you will be Moolinaires in no time.
I think it's great that you have made $3000 from it in such a short space of time :shock:
I can't wait to see what you Mad Moo's come up with next :mrgreen:
Everyone, John Cow is demonstrating something I've tried to tell bloggers for a while now: don't get into any business (even "casual" blogging) without knowing the laws that apply. You might think you're on the right side of the law, but jumping into things without knowing what you're doing can land you in some legal hot water.
I've been waiting for a somewhat prominent blogger to screw up like this so I can make an example of him or her. Hopefully now everyone will learn that they can't just plunge into "professional" blogging without extensive study of the laws that apply to commerce and the internet.
Being the awesome person that I am, you can have another chance, John Cow. Provide an alternate means of entry not requiring purchase or serve as an example to future bloggers of the importance of taking the time to learn the laws that apply to your profession.
If you're trying to make examples out of "somewhat prominent bloggers", you must have a pretty boring life.
We actually perceive you "giving us another chance" as a threat or blackmail. Surely there's laws about that too, awesome person.
Good luck with that, I shall watch with interest while you try to Sue Mr Moo and waste all you money.
Is he holding a contest ? I dont think so, or is he offering a free iPod to a member of his MEW website.
Have you checked to see which country's laws apply to his website.
When you have a massive coalition of Record Labels around the world trying unsucessfully to have certain websites shut down for years, becuase their is no defined law governing the internet, I think you are going to have a job following this up.
Keep us posted I look forward to hearing how you get on :roll:
Speaking of terminology, there IS a legal term that describes somebody who spends their time looking for people to threaten online: douchebag.
LMAO!
http://www.jerrykhoo.com/buy-a-page-on-the-mill...
John Cow....you are Moorific, keep up the great work!!
:evil: idea
http://revellian.com/2007/09/25/google-announce...
I think it is a bad idea!
Don't forget who told you!!!!!